ESG and Climate Impact Intern
About the job
- Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in business, finance, sustainability, environmental science, or related disciplines.
- Strong interest in climate solutions, sustainability, or environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong research, writing, analytical, communication, project management, and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum availability of three months; six months preferred.
- Support the development and preparation of GenZero's sustainability report in alignment with relevant standards and frameworks.
- Assist in carbon accounting, climate impact measurements, and ESG data management, including quality assurance, reporting, and implementation of sustainability reporting tools.
- Support ESG risk management, including portfolio data analysis, ESG assessments, and sustainability due diligence.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainability policies, guidelines, and internal processes across the organisation.
- Conduct research and analyse industry best practices on sustainability reporting, carbon markets, sustainable aviation, and emerging sustainability trends to support business initiatives and thought leadership.
- Plan and coordinate meetings and discussions with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools.
- Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks.
About the company
GenZero channels capital into global investments to speed decarbonisation across three focus areas: nature-based solutions, technology-based decarbonisation, and carbon ecosystem enablers that support credible carbon markets. Its structure aims to deliver climate impact alongside long-term financial returns, backed by Temasek and based in Singapore. It differentiates itself through Temasek backing, a three-pillar strategy, and global reach. Its goal is to deliver positive climate impact alongside durable returns for future generations toward a net-zero world.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$474.7M
Headquarters
Singapore
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GenZero led PCG Global's August 4, 2026 Pre-Series A for regional clean-energy expansion.
- Its 2025/2026 report says it is on track toward a 7.0 MtCO2e target.
- May 18-22, 2026 Climate Summit positioned GenZero inside Singapore's climate-finance network.
What critics are saying
- Carbon-credits demand weakened after integrity controversies, directly pressuring GenZero's carbon ecosystem bets.
- Portfolio returns depend on fragile regulation across Singapore, China, and voluntary carbon markets.
- If carbon markets stay discredited through 2027, GenZero's thesis loses its core growth engine.
What makes GenZero unique
- Temasek-backed GenZero blends capital, policy, and portfolio support across climate markets.
- August 3, 2026 report showed 26 investments across 26 countries and 4.4 MtCO2e impact.
- April 21, 2026 paper with PwC Singapore and Eng shapes carbon-market rules.
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https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/pcg-global-closes-pre-series-a-to-advance-the-middle-easts-energy-transition-and-decarbonisation-drive-302842120.html. PCG Global closes Pre-Series A to advance the Middle East's energy transition and decarbonisation drive. GUANGZHOU, China and SINGAPORE, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - PCG Global, a clean energy platform focused on renewable energy infrastructure, has announced the closing of its Pre-Series A financing round, led by GenZero, a wholly owned Temasek platform focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. The company was founded in Singapore by the team behind PCG Power, one of China's leading distributed energy operators, with more than 2GW of operational assets. PCG Global draws on this track record to replicate a full-cycle "development-construction-operation-asset securitisation-reinvestment" model across international markets. It currently has approximately 1.8GW of projects in various stages of development, spanning distributed solar, utility-scale plants, behind-the-meter storage and smart energy management, with a full-lifecycle offering from financing and development through to operations and carbon management. Proceeds from PCG Global's first external capital raise will be deployed to accelerate project origination and execution across Southeast Asia, Oceania and the Middle East, where net-zero commitments and rising power demand are driving rapid growth for renewables. The company already has its first operational project in Indonesia and is advancing utility-scale opportunities in the region. Li Wenxuan, Chairman and CEO of PCG Power, said: "This round reflects institutional confidence in our ability to translate proven distributed energy capabilities into high-quality outcomes beyond China. We look forward to delivering lasting impact across our target markets." Kimberly Tan, Head of Investments at GenZero, said: "The PCG team has demonstrated strong capabilities across capital management, project development and operational execution. We believe they are well-positioned to expand globally, particularly in regions with significant demand for clean and resilient energy infrastructure." Headquartered in Singapore, PCG Global operates under independent governance with dozens of professionals and development teams spanning its target markets. About PCG Global PCG Global is a Singapore-headquartered clean energy platform focused on the investment, development and operation of renewable energy infrastructure across international markets. The company delivers integrated energy solutions spanning solar generation, energy storage and smart energy management, with a full-lifecycle approach from project financing through to carbon asset management. About GenZero GenZero is an investment platform company focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. Founded by Temasek, it seeks to deliver positive climate impact alongside long-term sustainable financial returns by investing in scalable solutions. Media Contacts:
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